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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 606.01 and 252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 606.01 and 252.65 is: 348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 606.01 = 252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/606.01 = 252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 606.01 × 252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 153,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,108.43/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.66

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